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Rolls-Royce mtu Kinetic PowerPack approved for renewable diesel

Green Car Congress

Tests on the Rolls-Royce Power Systems test bench at the Liège site in Belgium showed that the use of HVO had no effect on the dynamic behavior of the engine during critical phases under typical load conditions. Power from the public grid drives the synchronous generator, which acts as an electric motor in this operating mode.

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This Dutch City Is Road-Testing Vehicle-to-Grid Tech

Cars That Think

Unlike those you may have grown accustomed to seeing, many of these stations don’t just charge electric cars—they can also send power from vehicle batteries to the local utility grid for use by homes and businesses. Debates over the feasibility and value of such vehicle-to-grid technology go back decades. This is good for the grid.

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Dutch report suggests hydrogen exchange could catalyze hydrogen market

Green Car Congress

The Netherlands has a unique starting position due to its cost-efficient approach to sustainable energy, its location, which is perfect both for offshore wind and the landing of hydrogen imports, the role that Dutch industry plays in hydrogen, and the unique gas infrastructure that can be converted to transport hydrogen.

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Fantastic 5: 2024 Renault 5 teased in production form ahead of its launch at the Geneva motor show

EV Central

A further 20kg is saved by integrating the charger, converter and electronics into one casing. New tech introduced by the R5 includes bidirectional vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging, allowing owners to feed electricity back into the power grid. A smaller, lighter 40kWh battery pack will also be offered on the cheapest models.

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